Russia Visa

You must submit your current undamaged passport and it must have one blank visa page. The passport must be signed and valid for six months from the date of departure.

Note: We Provide our customers complete assistance with your online application, uploading your documents and Photo Service in our office.

Apply Online

The Russian Consulate requires a visa application be completed online by all travelers, and can be found at the above link. This application, hosted by the Russian government, may take up to an hour to complete and requires very detailed information. For Houston visa issuing office, select "Visa Application Center ILS (Houston)" in the drop down box. Your visa request cannot be processed if you do not complete the application form online. Note: We Provide our customers complete assistance with your online application, uploading your documents and Photo Service in our office.

One color photo recent 2 x 2 inch passport style photograph wide exactly that taken within the last six months, against an all-white background, printed on high-quality photo paper

Note: Passport photo services available at our office.

A clear photocopy of applicant's driver's license or state issued ID. Address on the ID must match address on the visa application form.

Original invitation issued by the Russian Federal Migration Services – OR – if the official Russian visa invitation was submitted directly to the Embassy of Russia or Russian Consulate, provide a record of the telex visa invitation number and date the telex should be received by the Consulate. The original invitation from Russia or telex number is required. Information from the invitation is needed to complete the Russian Visa Application Form. You must have the invitation, or have the information from your host, before you can fill out the new Russia visa application form.  AA Passport and Visa Expedite Service is able to obtain the official business invitation for you. To request this service, Please call us at : 972-231-1600 or Fill out Service Order form below.

You must provide the following additional documents:

• A recent bank statement showing a minimum balance of $3,000.
• Medical insurance valid in the country to be visited and fully covering the period of the trip
• You must provide proof of ownership of property. If you do not own a home, then you must provide a copy of your lease agreement.

Note: Please call us for 3 Year Multiple Entry Tourist Visa at : 972-231-1600 for more details informations.

If you were born in a state of the former Soviet Republic or Ukraine, you must supply a copy of your Soviet or Ukrainian passport along with a letter stating when you immigrated to the U.S.

In addition, you will need to fill out a Citizenship Statement, Please call us at : 972-231-1600 for more information.

• You must submit your current undamaged Non US passport and it must have one blank visa page. The passport must be signed and valid for six months from the date of departure.
• You must provide a proof of your current address of residency. The document must either be a copy of the front and back of your driver's license or government ID, or a utility bill. 
• You must provide proof of your current U.S. Immigration status.  You must include a copy of your U.S. Immigration paperwork or a copy of your Green Card.
• You must provide proof that you possess sufficient funds.  Your financial details must: Include a copy of your most recent bank statement Display your full name
• You must provide a copy of your traveling insurance

 

Type of Visa	Entry	Processing Time	Fees
Tourist/Business	Single	10-12 Business Days	$123.00
Tourist/Business	Single	3-5  Business Days	$213.00
Tourist/Business	Single	2-3 Days Rush	$343.00
Tourist/Business	Double	10-12 Business Days	$177.00
Tourist/Business	Double	3-5   Business Days	$321.00
Tourist/Business	Double	2-3 Days - Rush	$351.00
Tourist/Business	3 Year Multiple	12-14 Business days	$303.00

Note: For Expedite Processing Call Us at: 972-231-1600

Note:  AA passport service fee additional applies
We accept all major credit cards for service fees and shipping charges

Service Order Form

If you are processing your application with us via mail, please fill out the service order form and send it along with the documents.

You must submit your current undamaged passport and it must have one blank visa page. The passport must be signed and valid for six months from the date of departure.

Note: We Provide our customers complete assistance with your online application, uploading your documents and Photo Service in our office.

Apply Online

The Russian Consulate requires a visa application be completed online by all travelers, and can be found at the above link. This application, hosted by the Russian government, may take up to an hour to complete and requires very detailed information. For Houston visa issuing office, select "Visa Application Center ILS (Houston)" in the drop down box. Your visa request cannot be processed if you do not complete the application form online. Note: We Provide our customers complete assistance with your online application, uploading your documents and Photo Service in our office.

One color photo recent 2 x 2 inch passport style photograph wide exactly that taken within the last six months, against an all-white background, printed on high-quality photo paper

Note: Passport photo services available at our office.

A clear photocopy of applicant's driver's license or state issued ID. Address on the ID must match address on the visa application form.

An original, official invitation obtained by the Russian host from the local office of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or an an original, notarized written letter from the hosting individual.  A letter of invitation must include the surname, first name, patronymic, date of birth, citizenship, gender, passport number, address of registration, and address of the actual residence of the hosting individual, as well as the surname, first name, other names, date of birth, citizenship, gender, passport number, number of entries requested, purpose of travel, requested period of entry, location of intended residence of the visa applicant, and the cities to be visited. The host individual could be either a Russian citizen registered on the territory of the Russian Federation or a US citizen who has the permit to stay on the territory of Russian Federation for more than 90 days (i.e. work permit, student visa, diplomatic visa as employee of the USA Embassy or Consulate, etc). If the host is a Russian citizen, a photocopy of the domestic and international passport (if held) must be attached. If the host is not a Russian citizen, a photocopy of the passport and Russian visa must be attached

A child (under 18) must be ready to present their birth certificate upon arrival and, unless traveling with both parents and a legal guardian, must also have copies of parents' passports and valid visa copy.

Note: For a minor, (under 18), a copy of their birth certificate and a photocopy of parents’ passports or letter of parental authorization may be requested.

If you were born in a state of the former Soviet Republic or Ukraine, you must supply a copy of your Soviet or Ukrainian passport along with a letter stating when you immigrated to the U.S. In addition, you will need to fill out a Citizenship Statement, Please call us at : 972-231-1600 for more information.

 

Type of Visa		Entry	Processing Time	Fees
Tourist/Business		Single	10-12 Business Days	$123.00
Tourist/Business		Single	3-5 Business Days	$213.00
Tourist/Business		Single	2-3 Days Rush	$351.00
Tourist/Business		Double	10-12 Business Days	$177.00
Tourist/Business		Double	3-5   Business Days	$321.00
Tourist/Business		Double	2-3 Days - Rush	$351.00
Tourist/Business		3 Year Multiple	12-14 Business days	$303.00

Note: For Expedite Processing Call Us at: 972-231-1600

Note:  AA passport service fee additional applies
We accept all major credit cards for service fees and shipping charges

Service Order Form

If you are processing your application with us via mail, please fill out the service order form and send it along with the documents.

You must submit your current undamaged passport and it must have one blank visa page. The passport must be signed and valid for six months from the date of departure.

Note: We Provide our customers complete assistance with your online application, uploading your documents and Photo Service in our office.

Apply Online

The Russian Consulate requires a visa application be completed online by all travelers, and can be found at the above link. This application, hosted by the Russian government, may take up to an hour to complete and requires very detailed information. For Houston visa issuing office, select "Visa Application Center ILS (Houston)" in the drop down box. Your visa request cannot be processed if you do not complete the application form online. Note: We Provide our customers complete assistance with your online application, uploading your documents and Photo Service in our office.

One color photo recent 1 3/8 x 1 3/4 inch passport style photograph wide exactly that taken within the last six months, against an all-white background, printed on high-quality photo paper

Note: Passport photo services available at our office.

A clear photocopy of applicant's driver's license or state issued ID. Address on the ID must match address on the visa application form.

You must obtain an original official Russian Invitation Letter to travel to Russia.  The organization you are visiting in Russia is responsible for obtaining the invitation from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  The letter must:

• Include the dates and length of your stay
• Include the full local address of the organization you will be visiting
• Specify the number of entries and duration of validity that you are requesting in your visa application

A child (under 18) must be ready to present their birth certificate upon arrival and, unless traveling with both parents and a legal guardian, must also have copies of parents' passports and valid visa copy. Note: For a minor, (under 18), a copy of their birth certificate and a photocopy of parents’ passports or letter of parental authorization may be requested.

Former citizens of the USSR or the Russian Federation must submit documentation confirming they are no longer citizens of the Russian Federation. such as "Visa to Israel", or stamp in their passport saying that they left for "permanent residence abroad" before February, 06 1992, or an official document certifying their Russian citizenship was renounced.

 

Type of Visa		Entry	Processing Time	Fees
Tourist/Business		Single	10-12 Business Days	$123.00
Tourist/Business		Single	3-5 Business Days	$213.00
Tourist/Business		Single	2 Days Rush	$351.00
Tourist/Business		Double	10-12 Business Days	$177.00
Tourist/Business		Double	3-5   Business Days	$321.00
Tourist/Business		Double	2 Days - Rush	$351.00
Tourist/Business		3 Year Multiple	12-14 Business days	$303.00

Note: For Expedite Processing Call Us at: 972-231-1600

Note:  AA passport service fee additional applies

We accept all major credit cards for service fees and shipping charges

Service Order Form

If you are processing your application with us via mail, please fill out the service order form and send it along with the documents.